Mountain Bike

27 miles

Distance

3,771 ft

Climb

-3,758 ft

Descent

4,153 ft

High Point

1200m Ascent, Difficult. The first 15km is a non stop battle with granny gear. The view and single track is well worth the climb. Two escape routes have been marked out. Take lots of water, food and a cell phone. Duration 5 – 8 hours.

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Mankele MTB Park

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Comments

Trails in Route

	Western XC Segment				1,516 ft
	Mini Waterfall Track				1,083 ft
	The Sting				2 miles
	Sappi E007				2 miles
	E007 Connector				650 ft
	Sappi E004d				774 ft
	The Plunge				1,463 ft
	Forest Run				1,654 ft
	Nyala Rock Garden				2,254 ft
	Site 10 Connector				2,566 ft
	Snakes And Ladders				2 miles
	Burrys Rock Garden				1,955 ft

Details

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Riding area

Mankele MTB Park
Primary Activity

Mountain Bike
Other Activities
- E-Bike
Difficulty rating

Blue
Route Type

Loop
eBike Allowed

Yes
Bike type

AM, XC
Direction

One Direction
Physical rating

Hard

More Stats for Mankele Purple Route 48km mountain bike route

Altitude min

2,651 ft
Altitude start

2,651 ft
Altitude end

2,664 ft
Grade max

-112.4%
Grade min

60.8%
Distance climb

13 miles
Distance down

12 miles
Distance flat

2 miles

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